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SALT LAKE CITY (Feb.14, 2016) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah as a mark of respect for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 10, 2016) - The state of Utah is pleased that the United States Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency's &quot;111(d)&quot; regulation, a landmark carbon rule for power plants. The Supreme Court's order prohibits the EPA from implementing the rule until the states' legal challenge is resolved by the courts.

SALT LAKE CITY - After meeting with individuals who are experiencing homelessness today, Gov. Gary R. Herbert encouraged Utahns to donate to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund on their Utah income tax form.

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 28, 2016) - The Utah Board of Juvenile Justice (UBJJ) will host a series of School-Based Law Enforcement Trainings (SBLET) to increase student academic achievement, decrease the &quot;school-to-prison pipeline&quot; and improve law enforcement community relations. The statewide series will begin on Feb. 2 and 3 at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 91 East 2680 South, in St. George, Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed the official letter to appoint Lincoln S. Fillmore to the Utah State Senate. Fillmore will serve in District 10 replacing Sen. Aaron Osmond after his resignation Dec. 1, 2015.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 23, 2015) - Eric Tholen has been named the new director of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM), a division of the Utah Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The appointment follows an extensive nationwide search.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 23, 2015) - Cade Meier has been appointed as the new deputy director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC). With more than 15 years of project and operational management experience, Meier will replace Tom Zdunich who retired in August 2015.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 11, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has announced his appointment of David Damschen as the new Utah state treasurer. Damschen will fill the remaining term of Richard Ellis, who stepped down to pursue another career opportunity.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 9, 2015) - Education is once again the governor's top budget priority with nearly 70 percent of new money in the state budget devoted to education. The recommendations are an integral part of the statewide goal to place Utah among the nation's top-10 states in academic performance.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 8, 2015) - For the tenth consecutive year, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has ranked Utah first in the U.S. for volunteerism because of Utahns' generosity and commitment to improve their communities.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 7, 2015) - New consensus revenue figures show Utah's growing and diverse economy is producing additional revenue for the state. The consensus revenue forecast shows an additional $180 million of one-time funds and $380 million in new, ongoing unrestricted revenue for the upcoming FY 2017 budget.

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 4, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah to continue until Dec. 2, 2015 to honor the victims of the San Bernardino, California attack.

Gov. Herbert and the First Lady will unveil the mansion holiday decor. Students from Franklin Elementary School in Salt Lake City will join the Governor and First Lady to decorate a Christmas tree in the Governor's Mansion library.

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 25, 2015) - Federal Judge David Nuffer issued his final order in the litigation against S.B. 54. As part of his decision, the state is prohibited from requiring political parties to allow unaffiliated voters in a primary election or signature-gathering process.

Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the first lady and family members will serve a Thanksgiving meal at the Salt Lake Rescue Mission tomorrow. Volunteering at the Rescue Mission is a tradition for the Governor and first lady.

SALT LAKE CITY (November 18, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Gene Cottrell to serve as the inspector general of Medicaid services. Cottrell will replace Lee Wycoff to become Utah's second Medicaid inspector.

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 15, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of Utah to honor the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris, France.

SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed an official letter to appoint Lynn Hemingway to the Utah House of Representatives. Hemingway will serve in District 40 and will replace former State Representative Justin Miller.

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 9, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Judge John A. Pearce to serve as a justice on the Utah Supreme Court. Judge Pearce will fill the vacancy created by Justice Jill Parrish when she was confirmed a United States District Court Judge for the District of Utah on August 16, 2015.

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 3, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced today that he will not convene a nominating committee for the 2016 Utah State Board of Education elections. Jon Cox, spokesman for Gov. Herbert issued the following statement: